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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A high pressure system will strengthen north Hawaiian Islands, producing moderate to locally windy trades. Light to moderate showers will focus over...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for October 18, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for October 18, 2026

    Declining NNW swells expected today before dropping off on Monday. Expect tiny levels along north facing shores through much of the week before a small...

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    Oahu News:

    Thousands gather in Honolulu for election awareness rally, advocating for fair elections ahead of the midterms, drew a large crowd downtown. Meanwhile, Hawaii Supreme Court Justices questioned the Elections Office over its lack of support for the Elections Commission amid ongoing disputes. On infrastructure news, the Laniakea project on Oahu's North Shore faces delays until 2028 following the discovery of Native Hawaiian burials. Concerns are also rising about flooding and erosion along Kamehameha Highway, prompting repair evaluations. In health care, Centene announced its exit from Hawaii’s Med-QUEST program, affecting 24,000 members. Finally, the Kilauea lava fountaining episode ended after nearly six hours, marking a pause in volcanic activity at Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

    Thousands gather in Honolulu for election awareness rally

    Thousands gather in Honolulu for election awareness rally

    Oct 18, 2026 KHON2
    'No Kings' rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms
    Oct 17, 2026 Spectrum

    Kilauea lava fountaining ends after nearly 6 hours in Halemaumau crater

    Oct 17, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Kilauea’s Episode 55 eruption ends after six hours of fountaining
    Oct 17, 2026 KHON2
    Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning
    Oct 17, 2026 Big Island Now

    'Why are we here?': Hawaii Supreme Court Justices question Elections Office on lack of support for Elections Commission

    Oct 17, 2026 KHON2
    "Supreme Court Blasts Embattled Elections Office: ‘Why Are We Here?’"
    Oct 17, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat
    State Supreme Court to Hear Trumpster Election Commission Dispute
    Oct 13, 2026 Hawaii Free Press

    Centene exiting Hawaii’s Med-QUEST program at end of year

    Oct 18, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Laniakea project could be delayed until 2028 after Iwi Kūpuna discovery

    Oct 17, 2026 KHON2

    North Shore flooding, erosion raising concerns along Kamehameha Hwy

    Oct 18, 2026 KHON2

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    Lahaina Energy Partnership to host virtual presentation on microgrids, grid hardening

    The Lahaina Energy Partnership will hold a virtual community presentation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on microgrids and strategies to strengthen the electric grid in Lahaina. Residents can register online to participate. The presentation will cover two topics, according to the partnership. One is microgrids, which are localized energy systems that could support critical facilities, […]

    HTA workshop in Wailuku offers Maui businesses guidance on reaching visitors

    A two-day workshop for Maui farmers, makers, small-business owners, cultural practitioners and nonprofits interested in working with the visitor industry will take place Oct. 30–31 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.

    Public hearings set on Maui for proposed changes to state conservation land rules

    The state Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands will hold two public hearings on Maui this month and Molokaʻi next month on proposed amendments to the rules that govern land use and permitting in Hawaiʻi’s Conservation District.

    Kula teen reported missing; MPD asks for public assistance in locating her

    The Maui Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating 17-year-old Dayjahiah Valdivia. reported missing by a concerned member of her family Saturday. The Kula teen was last seen at her Kula residence at approximately 7 a.m. and had not returned as of Sunday night. It is believed she has her cellphone, but […]

    Direct2UH expands to all 10 UH campuses, reaches more Hawaiʻi seniors

    The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2UH in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 UH campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.

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    American Bar Association awards Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna its diversity award

    “In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice." — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state's historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.

    Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha

    Nāmaka has overcome challenges including internal theft to provide diners with a tropical ambiance and locally inspired gourmet cuisine.

    University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production in US and globally

    The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A high pressure system will linger north to northeast of the Hawaiian Islands through the middle of next week, producing moderate to breezy trades with...

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    Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna to receive diversity award from American Bar Association

    “In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice." — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits work to update state rules for 1990 burial treatment law

    The petition to amend 27 administrative rules aims to ensure the active involvement of lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.

    University of Hawaiʻi and Clemson to lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production

    The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

    $650,000 distributed to 65 local nonprofits during Hawaiʻi Island Charity Walk celebration

    This year’s impact included $10,000 contributions each to Vibrant Hawai‘i and to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to support Hurricane Lala relief efforts.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A high pressure system will linger north to northeast of the Hawaiian Islands through the middle of next week, producing moderate to breezy trades with...

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